Intimate, design-led boutique property fuses classic and modern decor
Individually decorated suites, some with slipper tubs and fireplaces
Conveniently located in historic Candelaria District; one-minute walk to Botero Museum
Excellent made-to-order breakfast included with all bookings, served any time
Beautiful restaurant for a-la-carte fine dining (advance reservations required)
Butler service available; staff gets consistent praise for excellent service
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Guests get free walking tours
Personal shopper service and private airplane transfers available
Small library dedicated to Oscar Wilde
No gym, pool, bar, or spa facilities
Meals require prior booking
Fussy decor isn't to everyone's taste
The luxury boutique Orchids Hotel dates back to 1892 and sports a no-expense-spared design. A closed-door policy and butler service add intimacy and exclusivity, while private plane access is an over-the-top perk. Eight individually designed suites combine romance with modern touches; there are French toiletries and some rooms sport slipper tubs and/or fireplaces. The free made-to-order, available-anytime breakfast is a highlight, and the beautiful restaurant offers a la carte fine dining, though prior booking is required. The hotel’s Candelaria District setting puts it within easy walking distance from historical attractions. Guests get perks for longer bookings, free walking tours, and Wi-Fi. The Orchids lacks a gym, bar, pool, or spa. Travelers looking for these facilities might consider the slightly pricier and more modern W Bogota, which also has a full restaurant and bar.
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Scene
Romantic, intimate, and luxurious boutique hotel
The Orchids’ intimate vibe makes it the ultimate romantic spot for couples. The 19th-century Neoclassical building -- pink-fronted, conservation-listed, and practically unbranded -- looks more like a residential property than a hotel. The design concept throughout features dramatic contrasts between old and new. In the elegant lobby, dark-wood pillars, classic wall art, and scattered vintage seating are strikingly juxtaposed against an ultra-modern glass elevator. The tall-ceilinged, intimate space -- more like a palatial home than a hotel -- includes attractive floral-patterned floor tiling and mustard-yellow walls. A skylight allows natural light to stream in. There’s a pleasant water feature, and both living room like spaces (including a cozy library dedicated to Oscar Wilde) and the discreet front desk have a homey feel. Befitting the hotel’s name, the floral theme is carried throughout.
Location
In the Candelaria District, near the Botero Museum
The hotel is set on a narrow and busy atmospheric street at the heart of Bogota’s old-town Candelaria District. It's conveniently within walking distance from many popular attractions and restaurants.- One-minute walk to Botero Museum and Colon Theater
Rooms
Individually appointed rooms with fabulous design flair, some with gorgeous slipper tubs and fireplaces
Each of the eight quiet suites are individually decorated and appointed, though some guests find the decor a bit fussy. All are bright, spacious, and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Highlights include the English-influenced Dido and Aeneas Room’s handsome dark-wood flooring and striking gold-and-blue floral-patterned accent wallpaper, along with a contrasting elegant cream fabric headboard and gold-sprayed bureau-style desk. The Barbarie di Siviglia Room has romantic deep-red accents, an inviting daybed, and a juxtaposing modern arched foot lamp. Olive greens dominate the Traviatta Room, along with its lovely cream ottoman and glass desk. The imperial-design Midsummer Night Dream Room has gold accents, an impressive dark-wood four-poster bed, and high-armed red velvet armchairs, plus a gorgeous cream fireplace, and ornately decorated French Neoclassical ceilings.Most of the large, classy bathrooms have walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and attractive vanities. The Dido and Aeneas Room features a homey in-room sink and dressing table. Its partially open, all-white bathroom has lovely mosaic detailing, and the 11 Barbarie di Siviglia bathroom’s elegant tan-wood vanity sports a gorgeous octagonal sink. Traviatta and Midsummer Night Dream Rooms have beautiful slipper tubs, the former in the bedroom, and the latter includes a bidet and separate dressing room. The Tristan und Isolde Room comes with a double whirlpool bathtub.Amenities across all suites include flat-screen TVs, video-call-enabled phones, free Wi-Fi, safes, a pillow menu, bathrobes, and mini toiletries by Le Couvent des Minimes, but there are no mini-fridges or coffee- and tea-making facilities, and rooms lack balconies. Almost all of the rooms have lovely wood-burning heaters or fireplaces. Limited connecting rooms are available.
Features
Excellent free breakfast available all day, fine dining, and high-end butler services
This small boutique property lacks conventional luxury facilities like a pool, gym, or spa. However, the free cooked-to-order breakfast, served any time, gets rave reviews. There’s a-la-carte fine dining and room service, but advance booking is necessary, and there isn't a bar. Other facilities include the Oscar Wilde Library, plus the Marcel Proust courtyard and the Chopin Salon lounge, both off the lobby, where objets d’art are also for sale. Butler service is provided, the staff is consistently praised, and guests get free walking tours (plus perks like wine tastings with longer stays). Personal shopper services and private airplane transfers are available. Guests can use computers in the lobby. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
